Payroll family ties stain Congress payroll practices
United Press reports expose a network of relatives on congressional payrolls. Senators Dickinson and Barkley use family members as clerks and aides while other congressmen, including Rep Green, face scrutiny for nepotism. Voters grow anger over the perceived abuse of government funds.
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Oregon
Wills Hawley
United Press
Hawley
Salem
Congress
Florida
Green
House
Divorce Granted for Anna DeMars in Lorain
Anna DeMars of Lorain was granted a divorce from Joseph on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Judge A R Webber awarded the decree. Only the successful have the job of answering to encores.
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Anna DeMars
Lorain
Joseph
A. R. Webber
Holding of Minors in Jail Criticized
A report by state welfare investigator C. Griffin criticizes the county jail for holding delinquent minors ages 14 to 18. It notes improved conditions but cites fire hazard from wooden stairs between cell blocks. The overall assessment is favorable on classification and ventilation, yet the jail remains too small with insufficient space for prisoner exercise.
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C. Griffin
State Welfare Department
Methodist ritual changes in marriage and burial services
Atlantic City N J May 25 revision of the Methodist marriage ceremony and burial service removes phrases such as With my worldly goods I thee endow Speak now or forever hold your peace and ashes to ashes dist to dust. The divorcee code was also changed allowing a minister to solemnize a divorcee’s marriage with proper testimony of true cause. The communion service replaces bread and wine with elements noting wine was misleading as fermented grape juice is used.
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Atlantic City
N. J
General Conference of
Iria
Kanes
Winners Announced in W C T U Contest and Poster Draw
The W C T U announced winners across grades and poster entries. Ruth Riddie and Jack Wilhelm led with first places, followed by multiple second places and honorable mentions for students including Janet Springer Mary Iield Ruth Barris and more. The poster contest crowned Burton Hoffner and Stanley Stark with firsts while other students earned second places and honorable mentions.
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Operance Union
Ruth Riddie
Evech
Ae Donelly
Jack Wilhelm
Smith
Marylin
Janet Springer
Brade
Richard
Susan Katonek
Ruth Millers
Mary Iield
Ruth Barris
Dora Wilhelm
Alexander
Grace
Olive Guild
Reber nkKeuren
Mary Louise ‘Gaeler
Helen Brucker
Edwin Berger
Allen Schroeder
Burton Hoffner
Gerald VanKeuren
Mary Berger Zight Grege
Stanley Stark
Freedmen
Violet Witt
Willard Kreeger
Gerald Bruce
Janior Bextor
Gerald Cook
Frederick Ebbs
Lyle Slack
Mayor Walker and Alleged Graft Ties Exposed
The report details a network around Mayor Walker including Hastings receiving 135000 in salaries and Joana from city interests. It cites J Allan Smith backing Equitable and a 19090 letter of credit. Fageol and O Neil are named as co backers with Sisto trading bonds and McKeon delivering bonds. No direct graft evidence is shown. The piece notes money and favors were exchanged.
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William O'Neil
General Tire Company
Akron
Equitable Coach Company
J. A. Sisto
Walker
John J. McKeon
Gunman Held Here 13 Years Ago Revealed in Probe
Prosecutor Don W. Myers disclosed Lorain county records show Frank Shapiro, once linked to burglar tools, was held 13 years ago after tools were found in a car that broke down on Route 20. Arrests totaled 23 between 1917 and 1923 with three convictions. charges were later dismissed in a separate case. Montreal capture was reported after he jumped a bond of 7500 dollars in early April.
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Frank Shapiro
Cleveland
Montreal
Lorain County
Don W. Myers
Route 20
Shapiro
Plans for Elyria Industrial Map by Fifteen-Eight Committee
Elyria’s Fifteen-Eight Committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed plans to create a large colored wall map showing industrial locations. The map will guide development by listing rail line property and owner available parcels for lease or purchase, with coordination from railroads and local property owners.William F. Gollmar, Chamber president, reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chamber
William F. Gollmar
Guardsmen Jeered as Miners Hinder Mine Stand
In Nelsonville Ohio on May 25 about 309 miners picketed the Lick Run mine while 240 Ohio National Guard troops with machine guns mounted were in control of the strike in the Hocking Valley. Governor White had ordered troops after county officials said they could not cope with the situation following the stoning of a mine employee by strikers.
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Nelsonville. O
Lick Run
Ohio Nations
Hocking Valley
White
Athens County
King Bros Rodeo Dazzles Crowd At Fair Grounds Opening
King Bros. Rodeo opened at Lorain County Fair Grounds delivering high class thrills. 74 wild steers and horses two buffalos and 45 performers showcased bucking lassoing and bull riding feats. King Bros claim champion jumping horses and a woman rider and horse handler drew cheers. Matinees at 4 pm and 8 pm with two Friday shows. Free guest invitation to local children and service groups. Lorain County Schools Orchestra provided music under Gerald Franks and Miss Christman.
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King Bros. Rodeo
Fair Grounds
Western Plains
Mr. King
King Bras
Lorain County
Home For the Aged
Oberlin Children’s Home
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County Schools Orchestra
Gerald Franks
Miss Christman
Hamilton Buick Rents Car Lot Display of Used Cars
The Hamilton Buick Company has rented the vacant Broad Street and East Avenue lot opposite the post office and will display used cars there. Harold Voce, company operator, announced the arrangement today.
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Hamilton Buick Company
Buick
Pontiac
Cadillac
LaSalle Automobiles
Broad Street
East Avenue
Harold Voce
Fire Causes Major Damage to Garage, Nearby Homes
A late yesterday blaze badly damaged a two story frame garage owned by M. J. Fritz at 220 Howe street and caused minor damage to two nearby houses, a warehouse and a small garage. Flying embers burned a hole in Richard Munz’s roof at 210 Howe street. shingles and a garage roof were damaged at 217 George street and a telephone pole was scorched. Ownership of damaged structures is listed as W. Richardson. Origin of the fire is undetermined and the entire garage was involved before firefighters arrived.
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M. J. Fritz
Howe Street
Richard Munz
George Street
W. Richardson
Battle in Prussian diet injures deputies in clash
In Berlin on May 25 a fierce fight between Hitlerites and communists in the Prussian diet left many deputies injured. Inkwells desks chairs and lamps flew as 145 Hitlerites finally drove 37 communists from the hall.
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Berlin
Lima Milk Truck Driver Killed By Locomotive
Kenton news reports Lima milk truck driver KH Evitt killed at a crossing east of town when his truck was struck by a small locomotive. Witnesses say he failed to see the approaching engine. The truck was dragged about 500 yards, and Evitt’s body roughly 250 yards. Engineer R F Flanagan of Huntington, Indiana, was aboard.
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Kenton
T. KH. Evitt
Lima
Here
Evitt
R. F. Flanagan
Huntington
Ind
Gideons re-elect Oberlin man as president at Ohio convention
At the Ohio Gideons annual convention in Canton on May 25 FLW Weise of Oberlin was re elected president. Other officers named include L K Hunt of Cleveland secretary J Ross Sebold of Springfield treasurer vice presidents Joseph Markely Canton John Emmerson Toledo OO C House Dayton Ernest Leighly Akron and H L Mulford Cincinnati. Mrs J Ross Sebold named president of the Ladies Auxiliary and Mrs F McWatse named treasurer. Toledo chosen for the 1933 convention.
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Ohio Gideons
Oberlin
Canton
Flw. Weise
L. K. Hunt
Cleveland
J. Ross Sebold
Springfield
Joseph Markely
John Emmerson
Toledo
Oo. C. House
Dayton
Ernest Leighly
Akron
H. L. Mulford
Cincinnati
Ladies’ Auxiliary
F. Mc Watse
Y-Indus Club Nominates Eight For Officers
Eight members of the Y-Indus Club were nominated for president vice president secretary and treasurer at a primary election during last night’s meeting. Nominees include Eugene Hubbard Gust Keaveny Fred Green William Yoo Norman Baumbardt Robert Smith Harry Herman and Richard Smith. Officers to be elected at next week’s meeting. A new bridge book titled Psychic Bidding.
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Y-Indus Club
Eugene Hubbard
Gust Keaveny
Yice
Fred Green
William Yoo
Norman Baumbhardt
Robert Smith
Harry Hermon
Richard Smith
Oberlin Couple Announces Marriage of Doris Lucile Wyler
Mrs. Robert Wyler of West Lorain street announces the marriage of their daughter Doris Lucile to Walter K. Powers of Oberlin. The ceremony occurred April 14 at a Mercer Pennsylvania home. The couple plan to reside temporarily with Walter's mother Mrs. Frances Powers on South Park street.
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Oberlin, O
Robert Wyler
West Lorain Street
Doris Lucile
Walter K. Powers
Oberlin
Friends
Mercer
Frances Powers
South Park Street
Wellington Girl and Oberlin Man Married
The marriage of Miss Rose Manning of Wellington to Verne Mahan of Oberlin was solemnized Monday afternoon in Elyria by Justice J. Petro. The couple will reside in Oberlin with both families connected to Ohio and Florida roots noted in the ceremony.
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Rose Manning
Albert Manning
Wellington
Verne Mahan
Oberlin
Gertrude Murphy
St. Petersburg
Fla
Justice J. Petro
Elyria
Miss Ewing
Oberlin High
Woman with memory loss held by county sheriff
An unidentified 37 year old woman with alleged dementia was found on Middle Ridge Road near Amherst and is being held at the county jail by Sheriff Clarence tte awaiting identification. She recalls only her first name Margaret and says she lived with her mother Mary in a stone house. She weighs about 100 pounds and wore a blue hat and blue coat.
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Clarencette
Middle Ridge Road
Amherst
Margaret
Mary
Ford Co. Reports 1951 Losses, 1930 Profit Recalled
Ford Motor Company balance sheet shows a loss of about 53.6 million for 1951 after dividends, compared with profits of 44.46 million in 1930 and 381.8 million in 1929. The figures come from the annual certificate of condition filed with state officials.
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Boston
Ford Motor Company
Henry F. Long
Two Brothers Drown Near Marysville in Mill Creek
Marysville reports the drowning of brothers Carl Thompson aged 13 and Harold Thompson aged 19, sons of Mr and Mrs Lee Thompson, in Mill Creek last night. Carl cramps while swimming and Harold went in after him. both died in 15 feet of water. In Warren, prosecutor G H Birrell concludes case against Tony Mauri 37 of Youngstown for alleged complicity in the kidnapping of 12 year old James Dejute of Niles, to be tried next week.
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Marysville
Carl Thompson
Harold Thompson
Lee Thompson
Here
Mill Creek
Carl
Harold
Cleveland Markets Show Mixed Produce And Livestock Quotes
May 26 Cleveland market notes show butter steady at 21 cents, eggs weak, poultry steady with heavy fowls at 14 to 16 cents and heavy brailers up to 32 cents. Potatoes vary by region with Maine Green Mountain at 1.25 to 1.30 per 100 pounds. livestock quotes list hogs 140 to 230 pounds around 3.60 to 3.40, cattle around steady, calves 6 to 6.50, sheep and lambs lighter, with springers up to 7.25. Chicago cash offers show butter 16 to 18 cents, eggs steady, pork and potato futures noted, and grain prices for wheat, corn, oats, and hay listed along with milling feeds and seed prices.
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Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Green Mountain
Idaho
Chicago
Uniteristy Shipmants
Northern
Minnesota Cobblers
Cleveland Grati and Huyxchange
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Washington
Senate
L. J. Dickinson
Lowa
Dickinson
Ofice
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
L. L. Barkley
Barkley
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Elyria Phons Lorain
Gberlin Ave
North Ridge and
Township Line Roads
Glass
Hamilton Buick
South Pleasant Street
Esther Alfsen
Ronald Wilbond
Warner
West College Street
Miss Pease
Taylor
Reed
Gibson
C. Winestock
Entertains Legion Auxiliary
J. B. Moore
American Legion Auxiliary
South Main Street
Madeline Coryell
Kimball
Blackmer
IO. O. F. Hall
Grafton
R. G. Williamson
Marion
Harris
Odd Fellows Orchestra
Frank Sedgeman
William
Harvard
Harry Stimpson
New England
Europe
Cairns
Lord
Artz
Bouman
Stetson
King
Harroun
Yeaton
Ward
Jelliffe
Geiser
Buckler
Richards
Capps
Miller
Love
Breckenridge
C. D. Swain
L. W. Kelley
Williamsport
George Jackson
Wendolyn
Nineteenth Century Club
Permelia Allen
East College Street
Gehrkens
Canada
Trufant
Canadian Northwest
John Wood
Migs Lindquist
Shreffler
Frank Beckwith
Business Women's Club
O'Donnell
Tech
Acme
Ford Co
Jana
Alabama
Texas
California
Ban Iley
Timothy Shed
Elyria Norge
Wally Roe Electric Co
Bill
Brooks
The
Elyria Belting & Machinery Co
General Electric
Ohio Public Service Co
Cities Service Co
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